Daily Archives: August 11, 2006

Paris Hilton Savaged By Kinkajou

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

In what can only be termed as a massive exercise in bad taste, Paris Hilton's pet kinkajou attacked and bit her. The ferocious, yet harmless looking, beast decided he had had enough of her attentions and bit her on the … Continue reading →

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Burt Rutan And Spaceship Two

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Burt Rutan gives an exclusive interview and a glimpse at a possible future for commercial suborbital spaceflight. That's what he sees as the necessary precursor to a truely viable commercial orbital system. The Spaceship Two design will only be able to … Continue reading →

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Olmert Accepts Ceasefire

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Flash traffic from AP. Ehud Olmert will accept the UN ceasefire proposal. Olmert will recommend that his government approve the deal in its meeting on Sunday, said Gideon Meir, a senior official in the Israeli Foreign Ministry. UPDATE: Greatly expanded … Continue reading →

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Not Ready For Prime Time

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

I wrote these words earlier today: Naive amateurs wrapped in self-righteousness powered and funded by the far left. I was describing the victory of Ned Lamont and it's long term implications for the Democratic party. I wrote those words before I … Continue reading →

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Chavez Suggests Castro Blow Out His Colon

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Hugo Chavez must be trying to whack his competition for leading lefty in the Western hemisphere. Today he suggested that Fidel Castro would benefit from taking a dose of a homegrown concoction to clean out "all the digestive paths". During … Continue reading →

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I’m Sure There’s A Reason

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Why someone would want over 1,000 prepaid cellular telephones with no chargers and be willing to pay twice as much as they cost at retail. (TV5) — Around 1:00am August 11th three men purchased cell phones from the Wal-Mart store on M-81 … Continue reading →

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UN To Vote Today

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

The US and France have reached a compromise agreement on a ceasefire proposal. There will be a vote later today. Britain's U.N. Ambassador Emyr Jones-Parry said the resolution would give a U.N. force in Lebanon an enhanced mandate to help … Continue reading →

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Tired Of Hearing The Same Noise

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

The Anchoress says it so well, rounds up all the links and provides the smackdown in perfect context. Go read what she wrote. Tweet

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Israel To Launch Ground Offensive

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has directed the IDF to implement the ground offensive that the war cabinet approved on Wednesday. JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Ehud Olmert decided Friday to launch an expanded ground offensive in southern Lebanon after expressing … Continue reading →

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First Step

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Gerard Baker, writing in The Times of London, asks that blame be laid where it belongs. THERE’S A familiar ritual each time an operation to thwart a putative terrorist incident dominates the news. After the public’s initial expressions of relief … Continue reading →

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How To Become President Of France

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Have a bunch of magazines print pictures of you wearing a bikini. It's that easy. Or at least it won't hurt the chances of Segolene Royal, 53, the French Socialist who is in the running for the job. Royal is … Continue reading →

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Mexican Election Fraud

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

Oh, there's fraud alright, it is being attempted by Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his supporters. Mark in Mexico has a handy little primer into the attempted fraud, Mexican election law and stupid political tricks that AMLO supporters are trying … Continue reading →

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Using Terrorism As A Political Tool

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

The Opinion Journal points out the egregious use of word of terrorism arrests as political fodder. This abusive practice is very much in evidence since the announcement of the thwarted plot to bomb airplanes. The American public must demand that … Continue reading →

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Update On Cell Phone Arrests

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

More news on the two men arrested in Ohio with prepaid cell phones, cash and flight information. Twenty-year olds Ali Howssaiky and Osama Abulhassan are facing charges of money laundering to aid terrorism. This comes after a traffic stop Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Balking?

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Gaius

The Jerusalem Post reports that Lebanon is balking at the UN resolution currently circulating. They appear to be refusing to consider any ceasefire that does not impose an immediate ceasefire. A new obstacle arose over the latest UN draft proposal … Continue reading →

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